The large showy flowers seem to attract hummingbirds and larger day-flying insects like Sphinx moths, Hummingbird moths, and the larger butterflies that we love (illinoiswildflower.org)! It is also the host plant to 9 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org).
Photo credit: Joshua Mayer
The large showy flowers seem to attract hummingbirds and larger day-flying insects like Sphinx moths, Hummingbird moths, and the larger butterflies that we love (illinoiswildflower.org)! It is also the host plant to 9 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org).
Photo credit: Joshua Mayer
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial (prefers mostly sunny)
Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet, Medium
Height: 5 feet
Plant Spacing: 1-1.5 feet
Bloom Time: June-August
Bloom Color: Orange
Advantages: Caterpillar Favorite, Pollinator Favorite, Bird Favorite, Great Landscaping Plant
Host Plant: 9 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org)
